Case Worker- Intake Center (Ft $21.00/Hr)

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive and Change Lives Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Requirements

Associate Degree in a Human Services related field with three years of experience working with vulnerable individuals
A combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Registered and insured vehicle
NYS Child Abuse Registry Clearance

Responsibilities

Monitor and assist individuals and families who have been referred to or are requiring assistance from Catholic Charities to insure their safety and basic needs are being met.
Help homeless and/or housing vulnerable individuals find and maintain housing and access benefits/income.
Gather information regarding problems the client face such as: personal and family adjustments, individuals whose children may be placed in foster care, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem.
Provide homeless/crisis casework to all COVID quarantine residents in hotels.
Secure information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to client’s situation, and evaluate these and client’s capacities.
Counsel clients individually, in family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs, and aid clients to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning.
Meet with clients as required by funding sources.
Refer clients to community resources and other organizations.
Complete all necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources (UCR’s, progress notes, referrals, and statistics).
Maintain client case files.
Network with community service providers.
Provide base level crisis response to all COVID quarantine residents in hotels.
Secure meal delivery/ensure daily meal provision.
Monitor clients’ progress, or lack thereof and complete daily notes.
Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities.